February 14, 2024 | 5 min. read

6 Questions To Ask a Managed IT Provider


A managed IT provider can do a lot more than just provide IT services and support. Many providers have the capacity to serve as key strategic business partners, but unless you ask six key questions,...

Dan Larkin

Dan Larkin

Dan Larkin is the Solutions Sales Director at Marco, a technology services company founded in 1973. Dan graduated from Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He joined Marco in 2010 as a managed service sales specialist and in 2012 was promoted to lead the managed service sales team. He brings 10 years of industry experience selling, implementing, and supporting managed service clients. Dan is a firm believer in Marco’s “do well, do good” philosophy and is a regular supporter of the American Cancer Society, Roll With It, United Way, and World Vision.
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January 10, 2023 | 1 min. read

Proactive vs. Reactive Print Planning [Infographic]


Print planning includes installing, maintaining, and servicing print devices. It also includes purchasing consumabl…

By  Dan Larkin
October 17, 2022 | 3 min. read

What Is Meant by Managed Print Services?


Managed Print Services (MPS) is an outsourcing strategy where a third-party print expert takes over the management …

By  Dan Larkin
September 5, 2022 | 2 min. read

Are Managed Print Services Worth It?


It might be counterintuitive to think that paying for an additional service is more cost-effective than doing somet…

By  Dan Larkin
August 3, 2022 | 4 min. read

How To Handle Toner Pirates and Office Supply Scammers


While many organizations focus on trying to keep themselves safe from cybercriminals and sophisticated phishing sch…

By  Dan Larkin
April 7, 2022 | 3 min. read

Why You Should Track Print Costs


If you’re looking for ways to cut down on expenses without causing friction, you may be in luck. Offices notoriousl…

By  Dan Larkin
March 18, 2022 | 3 min. read

What Do Your Business Printers Really Cost? Managed Print Services Can Help


Most businesses that want to cut costs tend to overlook a pretty big one: the office printer. According to Gartner,…

By  Dan Larkin
March 7, 2022 | 4 min. read

Four Ways Outdated Print Devices Cost You Money


It's tempting to hang on to an old printer. Printers can be a large financial investment, and with the number of ch…

By  Dan Larkin
January 20, 2022 | 3 min. read

What Is A Managed Print Contract?


A managed print contract is an agreement between a business and a Managed Print Service (MPS) provider. The precise…

By  Dan Larkin
December 27, 2021 | 2 min. read

Managed Print Services Help Healthcare Industry Protect Data, Reduce Costs


Hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities are continually tasked with cutting costs in ways that don't dim…